APPT Season 2 - Auckland
| VENUE | Skycity Casino |
| LOCATION | Auckland, New Zealand |
| DATES | October 9-12 |
| BUY-IN | NZD $3,000 (USD $2,400) |
| NO. OF PLAYERS | 360 |
APPT Auckland is a four-day poker festival, being held at the Skycity Casino, October 9-12.
Venue
Skycity Casino
SKYCITY Auckland
Cnr Victoria and Federal Streets
Auckland
New Zealand
Ph: 0800 SKYCITY (0800 759 2489)
Fax: +64 9 363 6010
Email: enquiries@skycity.co.nz
Casino dress code: smart casual (no shorts, sandals, sportswear, beach clothes or ripped jeans).
Minimum age: 20
How to Enter
Qualify Online
The easiest way to get a seat at APPT Auckland is to qualify online with PokerStars. Satellites will run in the weeks leading up to the event, giving you the chance to win an APPT prize package that includes tournament buy-in, hotel accommodation and money for expenses.
To enter, go the PokerStars tournament lobby, click ‘Events’, then ‘APPT’.
Direct Buy-in Information
Players who would like to register in advance for APPT Auckland (and be guaranteed a seat) should e-mail registrations@pokerstars.net to receive instructions on sending their payment by wire transfer or bank draft. Players may purchase a main event entry, or an accommodation package, depending on availability.
The deadline for advance payment by wire transfer or bank draft is generally two weeks before the event.
Please note that players can also buy in directly on-site at the casino.
About Auckland
Auckland is home to a population of 1.3 million people and is the largest city in New Zealand. It lays claim to being one of only a few cities in the world that have a harbour on the shores of two major oceans. It’s no surprise therefore that many of Auckland’s attractions lie in and around the waterfront areas. Also of interest are the subtropical forests and volcanic rocks that can be found a short distance away on some of the smaller islands. There is also a busy nightlife, with plenty of bars and restaurants.
How to Get There
Auckland International Airport is serviced by many major airlines, covering a wide range of locations across the globe.
From the Airport to Hotel
The easiest way to get to the casino on your arrival at the airport is to use a taxi or the airport shuttle bus. The taxi rank is located outside the baggage claim area in both the International and Domestic terminals. The journey should take roughly 35 minutes and cost around NZ $70. It’s also possible to catch a bus, which will take about 45 minutes and cost approximately NZ $25.
Accommodation
The city offers many different hotels, including the Skycity’s own resort complex.
Useful Information
People from most countries are not required to have a Visa to enter New Zealand; however there are some that may. Visit the countries official visa requirements page for further information.
Time: GMT+12.
Language: English and Maori.
Climate: The weather in Auckland is usually warm, although it will be cooler during the time of the event in October.
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD). Exchange rate USD $1 = NZD 1.28 (approximately).
Official tourist website: Auckland.
